Wednesday, January 8, 2014

We Didn't Evolve In Cities

Elizabeth Park in Hartford and West Hartford
Using data from over 1,000 participants, a research team at the University of Exeter Medical School focused on two groups of people: those who moved to greener urban areas, and those who relocated to less green urban areas.
They found that, on average, movers to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in mental health that was sustained for at least 3 years after they moved. The study also showed that people relocating to a more built up area suffered a drop in mental health.

More information is on Science News.

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